Is a day trip to Bruges worth it?

It’s definitely worth at least a day trip visit. But if you have time, try to spend at least a weekend in Bruges to soak up more of this beautiful city at a leisurely pace.

How do I spend a day in Bruges?

Things to do in Bruges in one day

1. 9 am – Start off at the Rozenhoedkaai.
2. 10 am – Do a canal boat tour of Bruges’ canals.
3. 11 am – Visit the Church of Our Lady.
4. 12 pm – Relax at the Begijnhof and the Minnewater.
5. 1 pm – Have lunch and a good beer at a Bruges brewery.
6. 3 pm – Sample some Belgian chocolate.

Is Bruges a walkable city?

Bruges, Belgium The compact city is full of Flemish architectural wonders, bottle green canals, and a cobbled city centre that is extremely walkable. Bruges is so small that even the far-off attractions like the 18th century windmills are accessible by foot.

How many days do I need in Bruges?

To properly visit Bruges you need at least 2 full days. Giving that you’re also thinking about doing the Quasimodo tour that makes three days. You can spend a third night in Bruges, making it your base, and make a day trip to Ghent (only 20 minutes by train) if you think you’ve seen enough of Bruges.

How much money should I take to Bruges?

How much money will you need for your trip to Bruges? You should plan to spend around €99 ($113) per day on your vacation in Bruges, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €41 ($47) on meals for one day and €13 ($15) on local transportation.

How far is Bruges from the ocean?

Bruges is only 11 km (7 miles) from the Belgian coast, a long stretch of sandy beaches lined with resorts, from De Panne in the west to Knokke-Heist in the east – not always pretty, but fun on a bright summer’s day, and always good for first class seafood.